Drug details

Hibiclens (chlorhexidine gluconate solution)

type of Topical Antimicrobials

Hibiclens (chlorhexidine gluconate solution) is an antiseptic indicated as an antimicrobial skin cleanser helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease, for skin wound and general skin cleansing, as a surgical hand scrub, and as a healthcare personnel handwash.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • severe allergic reaction (wheezing/difficulty breathing, shock, facial swelling, hives, and rash).
The following drugs are related to Hibiclens, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Dyna-Hex 2 (chlorhexidine gluconate liquid)